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Vietnamese and foreign experts have highly praised the geological heritage of the coastal province of Quang Ngai.

In many areas in the province it is easy to find fascinating geological features that can help you trace the long history of the Earth. Scientists believe there was a volcano here 10 million years ago.

Experts said these areas, including Ly Son and Binh Chau, should be recognized as global geoparks.

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Mount Thoi Loi, the largest crater in Quang Ngai's Ly Son District

Sunset on Mount Thoi Loi

A cliff of sedimentary rocks in Ly Son

A field of flowers at the foot of Mount Thoi Loi

Duc Pagoda, which is built on the rocks of a crater named Gieng Tien in Ly Son

Green moss growing on sedimentary rocks on a beach in Ly Son

To Vo, a 2.5-meter arch formed in volcanic rocks in Ly Son

Hon Dun (Dun Isle), a spot famous for volcanic rocks in strange shapes in Ly Son

Gulls making nets on volcanic rocks in Dun Isle

A girl living in a village near Dun Isle

Volcanic rocks of different shapes

Volcanic rocks on a beach in Ly Son's An Binh Commune

Sedimentary rocks in Nhan Isle, a spot in Binh Chau Commune, Binh Son District

Volcanic rocks in Ban Than Isle in Binh Chau

Experts go on a field trip in Ban Than Isle

Volcanic rocks on Ganh Yen Beach in Binh Hai Commune, Binh Son District